Minnesota defeated Orlando 115-93, pulling away after the Magic’s offense stalled and limiting them to 15 points in the third quarter. Wendell Carter Jr. led Orlando with 20 points and Franz Wagner added 18, while Paolo Banchero left with right ankle soreness. The loss followed Orlando’s season-opening defeat to Atlanta, in which turnovers, defensive breakdowns and missed free throws drew attention from new coach Sean Sweeney. Before facing Minnesota, Sweeney emphasized improving transition defense, positioning and communication; the Timberwolves entered the matchup after a 131-106 win over Miami, powered by Anthony Edwards and new backcourt partner LaMelo Ball.

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Mavericks, Timberwolves Set for First Season Meeting

The 8-3 Minnesota Timberwolves, winners of four straight, host the 7-4 Dallas Mavericks, who have won three in a row, in their first meeting of the season. Minnesota has paired the league’s top defense with a top-seven offense, while Dallas brings a recent scoring surge but faces frontcourt injuries.

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Timberwolves Sign Johni Broome to Two-Way Deal

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The Timberwolves are signing forward-center Johni Broome to a two-way contract, giving the 2025 second-round pick another NBA opportunity after brief stints with Philadelphia and Milwaukee’s G League affiliate. Minnesota adds frontcourt depth, while Broome will likely need to develop in the G League to earn a larger role.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Orleans Pelicans 115-109 in an NBA Cup game, snapping New Orleans’ four-game winning streak. Ayo Dosunmu scored 26 points and Jaden McDaniels added 23 as Minnesota pulled away in the fourth quarter.

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